Stan Van Gundy, now fully immersed in broadcasting, hasn’t forgotten the challenges of coaching, especially when it comes to family dynamics. During the UConn-San Diego State Sweet 16 game, he jokingly expressed his reservations about his daughter’s dating coaches, a sentiment sparked when the cameras captured UConn head coach Dan Hurley’s wife, Andrea, in the crowd.
Drawing from his extensive coaching experience spanning four decades, Van Gundy humorously remarked on the demanding nature of a coach’s lifestyle and how he’d be apprehensive if his daughters were romantically involved with someone in the profession. He commended Andrea Hurley for her resilience and dedication.
Stan Van Gundy doesn't want his daughters dating coaches.
"I will just tell you, having coached for a long time and seeing what my wife had to go through. I have three daughters. And I would absolutely panic if they were involved with a coach." pic.twitter.com/lzXF9iHHtJ
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 29, 2024
Having coached in college and the professional ranks until 2021, Van Gundy shared insights into the challenges his late wife, Kimberly, faced during their 25-year marriage, raising their four children, including their daughters.
Meanwhile, Hurley playfully acknowledged his wife’s support, mentioning her commitment to washing his lucky underwear between games. Despite the quirky rituals, UConn’s success speaks for itself, with nine consecutive NCAA Tournament victories by double-digit margins.
